Seven Sundays Maple Sea Salt Sunflower Cereal

Plant-based protein concentrate cold-pressed from upcycled sunflower seed meal — a byproduct of sunflower oil pressing. Less bioavailable than whey or other animal-source proteins (PDCAAS ~0.65–0.70 vs 1.0 for whey, casein, and egg), so fewer of its amino acids are usable gram-for-gram. Naturally low in lysine, the same limiting amino acid that drags down most seed and grain proteins, meaning it is not a complete protein on its own. Mechanical cold-pressing is a step up from hexane-extracted isolates like soy, but this is still a processed extract — not a whole-food protein source.

Crystallized maple sap. Slightly less refined than cane sugar and retains trace minerals, but nutritionally close to other added sugars.

Whole-root flour from yuca. Naturally gluten-free, contains resistant starch that acts as a prebiotic fiber, and produces a gentler glycemic response than refined grain flours.

Whole-fruit natural sweetener. Low-to-moderate glycemic index, contributes fiber, potassium, and polyphenols — preferable to refined or isolated sugars.

Real vanilla extract rather than 'natural flavor' or vanillin. Contributes vanillin and trace antioxidants; minimally processed.

Beneficial ingredient — whole-food or functional value in this product class.

Traditional minimally processed sweetener with trace minerals.

Unrefined sea salt — a minimally processed, natural source of sodium and essential trace minerals, and a legitimate whole-food seasoning. Treated as a positive ingredient.